The new BICS 2008 website is now live at: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk
If anyone has any questions about exhibiting, passes, guests, hotels or anything else related to the show please feel free to use this thred to bend my ear.
I'll be posting more updates as things develop.
Cheers,
Shane
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BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL COMICS SHOW 2008
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Michael Golden is the first overseas guest to confirm for BICS 2008. The legendary artist will be appearing both days and taking part in various events over the course of the show.
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Hot Thor artist Olivier Coipel has now confirmed a weekend long appearance as our third overseas special guest. The French superstar creator is looking forward to his first UK convention and I'm sure all Marvel fans are eagerly awaiting the chance to get a sketch and to meet the man himself.
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'Marvel Zombies' and 'Criminal' artist Sean Phillips also now confirmed for BICS 2008.
Shane
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We have secured a special rate for BICS visitors at:
The Paragon Hotel, 145 Alcester Street, Birmingham. B12 0PJ
( 0121 627 0627 | 7 0121 627 0628 | ( Direct Line 0121 606 4912
The agreed rates are £45.00 B&B for single rooms, £65.00 B&B for double rooms.
The reference for the guests to quote when calling to make a reservation is COMI041008, the hotel will require contact details and a credit/debit card guarantee for each room booking.
all the best
Shane
The Paragon Hotel, 145 Alcester Street, Birmingham. B12 0PJ
( 0121 627 0627 | 7 0121 627 0628 | ( Direct Line 0121 606 4912
The agreed rates are £45.00 B&B for single rooms, £65.00 B&B for double rooms.
The reference for the guests to quote when calling to make a reservation is COMI041008, the hotel will require contact details and a credit/debit card guarantee for each room booking.
all the best
Shane
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Other hotels we've cut deals with:
Macdonald Burlington Hotel (4 star)
Burlington Arcade
126 New Street
Birmingham
B2 4JQ
Tel 0121 643 9191
www.burlingtonhotel.com
10 single rooms and 10 double rooms only left available.
£80 single b&b
£100 double for sole occupancy b&b
£110 double for double occupancy b&b
Britannia Hotel (3 star)New Street
Birmingham
B2 4RX
Tel 0871 222 5501 (central reservation number)
www.Britanniahotels.com
Hotel contact is Dona Dryden
100 rooms on hold for BICS
£45 b&b single
£65 b&b double/twin
all the best
Shane
Macdonald Burlington Hotel (4 star)
Burlington Arcade
126 New Street
Birmingham
B2 4JQ
Tel 0121 643 9191
www.burlingtonhotel.com
10 single rooms and 10 double rooms only left available.
£80 single b&b
£100 double for sole occupancy b&b
£110 double for double occupancy b&b
Britannia Hotel (3 star)New Street
Birmingham
B2 4RX
Tel 0871 222 5501 (central reservation number)
www.Britanniahotels.com
Hotel contact is Dona Dryden
100 rooms on hold for BICS
£45 b&b single
£65 b&b double/twin
all the best
Shane
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chebbo
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News just in... Hellboy artist Duncan Fegredo now confirmed for BICS 2008!
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Thanks for keeping this thread updated :) Not many Brummies around DD but hey, England's a small country, they could travel!
IT'S OLD BATMAN
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chebbo
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Too right :)
So far we've had visitors pre register from Canada, USA, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, not to mention all over the UK and Ireland, so yes... they sure can travel. :)
Nice to know someones checking the thread. :)
all the best
Chebbo
So far we've had visitors pre register from Canada, USA, Germany, France, Portugal, Spain, not to mention all over the UK and Ireland, so yes... they sure can travel. :)
Nice to know someones checking the thread. :)
all the best
Chebbo
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DAVID LLOYD CONFIRMED FOR BICS 2008!!
That's right folks... the legendary Warrior artist, the respected co-creator of V For Vendetta and creator of Kickback David Lloyd will be appearing at The Birmingham International Comics Show this October!
We are thrilled that David could make it along this year, as on previous years work commitments have kept the creator from attending.
He'll be signing both days, so be sure to bring your copies of David's books along, or better still, pick one up from one of the many retailers at the show at a great price!
In other news: Our website has now been updated with details of our Monster Launch Party, which is open to all guests, exhibitors, attending professionals, and the first 500 lucky pre registered attendees.
So get booking those tickets now!!
See you there!
THE BICS CREW.
That's right folks... the legendary Warrior artist, the respected co-creator of V For Vendetta and creator of Kickback David Lloyd will be appearing at The Birmingham International Comics Show this October!
We are thrilled that David could make it along this year, as on previous years work commitments have kept the creator from attending.
He'll be signing both days, so be sure to bring your copies of David's books along, or better still, pick one up from one of the many retailers at the show at a great price!
In other news: Our website has now been updated with details of our Monster Launch Party, which is open to all guests, exhibitors, attending professionals, and the first 500 lucky pre registered attendees.
So get booking those tickets now!!
See you there!
THE BICS CREW.
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Judge Dredd, The Invisibles, Starman, JSA, Lucifer, The Authority, Ministry Of Space, and most recenlty, The Twelve artist CHRIS WESTON is now confirmed to appear at The Birmingham International Comics Show this October.
We are all big fans of Chris' work and look forward to welcoming him to BICS for the first time where he'll be signing and sketching for fans all weekend.
We are all big fans of Chris' work and look forward to welcoming him to BICS for the first time where he'll be signing and sketching for fans all weekend.
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BREAKING NEWS!!!
Astonishing X-Men and Planetary artist JOHN CASSADAY, is now confirmed for this year's BICS 2008!!
We are thrilled to be welcoming such a superstar creator to the UK all the way from America.
John will be signing both days offering UK fans a rare opportunity to meet one of the industry's most respected and popular artists right on their doorstep.
Chebbo
Astonishing X-Men and Planetary artist JOHN CASSADAY, is now confirmed for this year's BICS 2008!!
We are thrilled to be welcoming such a superstar creator to the UK all the way from America.
John will be signing both days offering UK fans a rare opportunity to meet one of the industry's most respected and popular artists right on their doorstep.
Chebbo
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Green Arrow:Year One and Losers creative team Andy Diggle and Jock are now confirmed to appear at BICS 2008 for signings and sketches.
Jock will also be selling original artwork at the show, so get in early for your chance to own some great work from one of the UK's most talented artists!
Also now confirmed: Batman artist Lee Garbet and new Thor: Secret Invasion artist Doug Braithwait!
For the full updated guestlist go to: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk/guests.htm
all the best
Chebbo
Jock will also be selling original artwork at the show, so get in early for your chance to own some great work from one of the UK's most talented artists!
Also now confirmed: Batman artist Lee Garbet and new Thor: Secret Invasion artist Doug Braithwait!
For the full updated guestlist go to: www.thecomicsshow.co.uk/guests.htm
all the best
Chebbo
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HELL COMES TO BIRMINGHAM IN OCTOBER!
Writer of the top Marvel Comics title Captain Britain and renowned Doctor Who writer Paul Cornell will be signing at The Birmingham International Comics Show for both days.
Marvel's latest version of Captain Britain has proven incredibly popular, and bearing in mind the current storyline involving the Skrull invasion of Birmingham and other British landmark locations we think it's very fitting for the writer of that series to be making an appearance at the show.
Let's just hope he doesn't bring an army of marauding Skrulls with him. ;)
Chebbo
Writer of the top Marvel Comics title Captain Britain and renowned Doctor Who writer Paul Cornell will be signing at The Birmingham International Comics Show for both days.
Marvel's latest version of Captain Britain has proven incredibly popular, and bearing in mind the current storyline involving the Skrull invasion of Birmingham and other British landmark locations we think it's very fitting for the writer of that series to be making an appearance at the show.
Let's just hope he doesn't bring an army of marauding Skrulls with him. ;)
Chebbo
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The events schedule for this year's BICS is now online at: http://www.thecomicsshow.co.uk/events.htm [thecomicsshow.co.uk]
Signings and portfolio reviews to follow.
Chebbo
Signings and portfolio reviews to follow.
Chebbo
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The final floorplan is now online at: http://www.thecomicsshow.co.uk/exhibitors.htm [thecomicsshow.co.uk]
Oh yeah, Fraser Irving has just confirmed too.
Shane
Oh yeah, Fraser Irving has just confirmed too.
Shane
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JUST WANTED TO SAY A HUGE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ATTENDED BICS 2008!!
ALSO A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR GUESTS AND EXHIBITORS.
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
YOU ALL HELPED MAKE BICS 2008 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMICS SHOW OF THE DECADE!!
Chebbo
ALSO A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR GUESTS AND EXHIBITORS.
I hope everyone had a great weekend!
YOU ALL HELPED MAKE BICS 2008 THE MOST SUCCESSFUL COMICS SHOW OF THE DECADE!!
Chebbo
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